New guidelines from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) — the agency’s first update since 2007 — take account of new management options including single maintenance and reliever therapy (SMART) and long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs). As has long been standard practice, the foundation for
HIV-1 proviruses persist in people on antiretroviral therapy (ART), but most are defective and do not constitute a replication-competent reservoir. Researchers at the 2020 virtual IDWeek conference reported that cells containing intact, replication-competent proviruses are selectively lost during suppressive ART. In this exclusive MedPage Today video, lead investigator Rajesh Gandhi, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital
New research released today reveals the true extent of isolation and loneliness experienced by people on the autistic spectrum and/or who have learning disabilities, due to COVID-19. From not-for-profit support provider, Dimensions, people on the autistic spectrum and/or those with learning disabilities responded to a recent survey which uncovered ‘a collective sense of exclusion’, stating
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The results of the election still remain murky, but with an additional five states legalizing medicinal or recreational cannabis use last month voters have sent a clear message to the medical, research, and regulatory communities: It’s time to step up. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is trying to take a step in the right
“Help is on the way.” That was the message from UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock this morning, announcing that the United Kingdom has become the first Western country to grant emergency approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. The vaccine The newly approved vaccine was jointly developed by US-based pharmaceutical firm Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech. Pfizer
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Cases of poisoning — intentional and unintentional — from ingestion of alcohol-based hand sanitizer have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the United Kingdom alone, alcohol-based hand sanitizer poisonings reported to the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) jumped 157% — from
Mandy Marquardt is a Track Cyclist for the USA Cycling National Team and Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. Their mission is to inspire, educate and empower everyone affected by diabetes. Mandy has been part of the team since 2010 and believes what the team does really makes a difference to
The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has interrupted social and economic activity and has led to a huge wave of sickness and death. However, there are other healthcare costs as well, one of which is the interruption of scheduled screening for diseases that can be cured if diagnosed early; one such disease is cervical cancer. A
December 2, 2020 Audience: Consumer, Patient, Health Professional, Pharmacy December 2, 2020 — Mesquite, TX MPM Medical is voluntarily recalling one lot of Regenecare HA Hydrogel to the consumer level. Following two customer complaints of visible contamination, the product was found to be contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepecia. Risk Statement: Topical application of Regenecare
Source: BioNTech The U.S. should be able to distribute enough coronavirus vaccine doses to immunize 100 million people by the end of February, President Donald Trump’s Covid-19 vaccine czar said Wednesday. That will be enough doses to protect a “significant portion” of the most at-risk Americans, which are the elderly, health-care workers and people with preexisting
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced in the United States for preteens more than a dozen years ago, yet adherence rates are still below those for other childhood vaccines. Researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and Emory University have received a major grant totaling $2.7 million from the National Cancer Institute/National
For breast cancer patients with small tumors that haven’t spread to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body, a lumpectomy may be the best option for conserving as much breast tissue as possible while eradicating the cancer. And now surgeons may be able to save even more of their patients’ breast tissue with
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Pfizer and BioNTech announced emergency authorization from the United Kingdom for their COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. Meanwhile, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows invited FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, MD, to come explain why his agency hasn’t yet granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s
Medicare reimbursement for total artificial hearts and ventricular assist devices (VADs) is now broadened under a final national coverage decision (NCD) issued Tuesday. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) followed through with changes to previous requirements proposed in August with few alterations. The new rules for artificial hearts removed the “coverage with evidence
The Canadian Health minister signed an order last week that will curb the ability of Americans to import prescription drugs from our neighbors to the north. The order from Health Minister Patty Hajdu, limiting the bulk export of prescription drugs, came just days before the Department of Health and Human Services’ new rule allowing pharmacists
Changes in hormones, body composition, lipids, and vascular health during the menopause transition can increase a woman’s chance of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) after menopause, the American Heart Association (AHA) said in a scientific statement. “This statement aims to raise awareness of both healthcare providers and women about the menopause transition as a time of
It’s not all doom and gloom – here we revisit some of the most uplifting stories and positive news to come out of 2020, to shine a light on the kindness, compassion, and empathy that have truly been the highlights of our year 1. More women than ever are directing films… A report in January
The hopeful vaccine news of late continues: Moderna announced on Monday that it will seek FDA emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine. Results from its 30,000-member trial showed that of 185 Covid-19 cases reported during the study, 174 of them were in the placebo group. Only 11 were in the group that received the
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Essential workers believed to be exposed to SARS-CoV-2 may remain in the workplace as a “last resort and only in limited circumstances,” according to updated guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recommendations apply to people
Image source: iStock Photo By diaTribe December 1st, 2020 This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Kamren Khan We are reminded during National Diabetes Awareness Month of the many daily challenges that are a part of living with diabetes – especially during COVID-19 and the holidays. If you are feeling overwhelmed it could be diabetes
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 30, 2020– Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced that the primary efficacy analysis of the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273 conducted on 196 cases confirms the high efficacy observed at the first interim analysis.
[The stream is slated to start at 2 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, an outside group of medical experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is scheduled to vote Tuesday on who will be
Cancer cases in adolescents and young adults have risen by 30% during the last four decades, with kidney cancer rising at the greatest rate, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. The team said further research into screening, diagnosis and treatment are needed to address the growing trend in this age group. Dr.
No doubt you have already seen appeals for #givingtuesday. Giving Tuesday shifts the focus from gluttony and spending to giving as a holiday tradition. Let’s not forget to mention the year-end tax advantages of charitable contributions. I recognize that many are struggling financially this year due to the pandemic and #givingtuesday may seem out of
A college basketball player who hadn’t made an appearance in a game for nearly two years after a breast cancer diagnosis made her comeback over the weekend. Tiana Mangakahia clocked 36 minutes for the Syracuse Orange Sunday in their season opener, a 50-39 victory against Stony Brook. The senior guard scored 16 points and added
From the moment I started medical school, one pendulum has swung and swung hard. It’s the pendulum of feedback. Back when I started, feedback was unheard of. As students, we suffered through abominable lectures. No one cared what we thought. Our only outlet was complaining to one another after class. Fifteen years later, it’s the
Many of us are worried about our mental health and not being able to see loved ones over the festive period, Samaritans reveals Christmas can be a tough time for some, even without a global pandemic to deal with. But, with restrictions on socialising this year, separation from family and loved ones is one of